That crocodile was four metres long and first spotted near the island in 2015. Dr Berry Zondag took the photo from a boat looking onto Denham Island, right across from Mornington Island’s boat ramp.

The last sighting of Whitey as reported by the North West Star in September 2016.

While the council did not say if the current sighting were the same croc, it issued the sensible warning to “keep families, children and pets away from local waterways (especially at times near dark – early morning and late afternoon)”

“These apex predators are becoming more active,” the Council said.

“The crocodiles are reportedly acting very aggressive and are over 3.5 metres long.”